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The Disciples

1985Movie1 h 40 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

The heroes of this story, based on real events at the end of the 1930s and during World War II, face and dismiss the illusions of intellectuals about their ability to transform society. Professor Magyary and his disciples hoped to promote the modernisation of Hungarian society through a radical reform of public administration.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Directed by
Géza Bereményi

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Facts

June 6, 1985 · 1 h 40 min · Drama

Released
June 6, 1985
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Disciples worth watching?"

Questions about The Disciples

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Disciples worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Disciples plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Disciples?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Disciples in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.